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Jim Calhoun to retire

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8 months ago via 247Sports Mobile

Good riddance. I bet something is brewing here, either cancer/other serious health issue or NCAA stuff.

Connecticut Huskies' Jim Calhoun to announce retirement, sources say - ESPN

Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun is expected to announce his retirement at a news conference Thursday, multiple sources told ESPN.com.
espn.go.com
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8 months ago

Not surprised. He's had numerous major health issues in recent years, including a recent fractured hip. He's no spring chicken. At some point you just can't physically handle the demands of a job like that. I'm always shocked when coaches have a long life span. It's just too difficult in today's sporting environment.
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8 months ago via 247Sports Mobile

I was shocked when it looked like he was going to coach this year. Roster down plus NCAA sanctions, probably right call for him. Can't believe he's won 3 national championships.
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8 months ago

Good riddance. That about says it all.
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8 months ago via 247Sports Mobile

I wonder if uconn can keep the program as successful without him?
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8 months ago

jeffries123 said...
I wonder if uconn can keep the program as successful without him?

It's hard to say. They are in good recruiting land. A good bball conference. They'll probably have some carry over success and be in hunt from time to time but I don't think they'll be a consistent powerhouse without him. I guess we should wait and see who they hire. UConn is a big name and they have deep pockets. They may make an out of this world hire and not lose a step.
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8 months ago via 247Sports Mobile

The death knell of UConn basketball
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8 months ago via 247Sports Mobile

They are going to announce Kevin Ollie as the new coach.
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8 months ago

They will suffer for a while but eventually will make a couple runs. They just became the next Maryland, imo. Good program historically but after their 'legendary' coach retires they slide to nothing to rarely be heard from again.
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8 months ago

Nate87 said...
They are going to announce Kevin Ollie as the new coach.

That is not an out of this world hire. So I say this to UConn basketball.... Goodnight sweet prince.
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8 months ago

I am glad he's gone..He was nothing but a lying,cheating POS...Good riddance....
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8 months ago via 247Sports Mobile

Give the gig to Geno... See how he can coach a team of men.
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8 months ago via 247Sports Mobile

CarlLexington said...
That is not an out of this world hire. So I say this to UConn basketball.... Goodnight sweet prince.

I agree, while the majority of us know he's a former NBA player, not too many recruits will know him. He could turn out to be a solid recruiter, but as a coach we will have to wait and see.
I'd say we won't hear much from the Huskies for quite awhile.
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Kooky Kats 247 said...
Give the gig to Geno... See how he can coach a team of men.

I'd love to see that. Geno is a coward though. He could have made a move to the mens game a long time ago.
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8 months ago

There will be much weeping today. It just won't be from me...
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8 months ago via 247Sports Mobile

cobbycobb said...
They will suffer for a while but eventually will make a couple runs. They just became the next Maryland, imo. Good program historically but after their 'legendary' coach retires they slide to nothing to rarely be heard from again.

This comment has no validity. I love Gary, but we finally have a coach that is willing to recruit to sustain success. Not to mention, Turgeon can coach his butt off.
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